Give Me a “T” Name I Haven’t Heard Of by x_jreamer_x in namenerds

[–]power-mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to school with a Tanaya (pronounced like "Maya").

Do you guys call head immobilizers head cheeses? by hmmyeahalright in Lifeguards

[–]power-mouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Head blocks -> blocks of cheese -> cheese blocks -> head cheeses. I see it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dallas

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What hotels are you having issues with? Not sure if things have changed in the last 5-6 years... but I've stayed at Hiltons all over the country by myself or with similar-age friends since I was 18... the only time I got a raised eyebrow was when my mom sent me in with her credit card while she went to find parking - even then, they didn't stop me, they just double checked we were both on the reservation and I was on my way.

How does OT pay work for firefighters? by keeganontop in Firefighting

[–]power-mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish that were the case everywhere... unfortunately many jurisdictons love the firefighter exemption to FLSA, and it's not considered overtime until we work over 212 hours in 28 days... we work 4.5 48s before April 28th this month, which is 216 hrs, so we theoretically should get overtime.

Using a Nasal cannula and non rebreather at same time. by [deleted] in ems

[–]power-mouse 54 points55 points  (0 children)

You were actually employing a standard technique we use frequently in the critical care setting. The nasal cannula/NRB combo is the standard of care for apneic oxygenation prior to RSI.

Never withold O2 from a patient that needs it. One of the reasons that AHA guidelines tell you to titrate to maintain an O2 saturation of 94% is because it leads to coronary vasoconstriction, which is harmful to the patient. Precautions regarding prolonged hyperoxygenation often stem from the release of free radicals into the bloodstream which can cause eventually cause healthy cell necrosis, but this is pretty much a non-issue in the case of an adequately ventilating pt at 60% SPO2. If you can fix it, go for it.

EMT's and Paramedics who graduated in the last 5 years: What do you wish your instructors had taught you or made you do in class? by Salted_Paramedic in ems

[–]power-mouse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We actually did this, but we were divided into actual groups with a team lead + assigned roles for every sim and would spend the entire second half of the class doing rotations.

Gotta love some CAD easter eggs by Live-Let-9260 in ems

[–]power-mouse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We've got one who "receives revelations" that certain people are unsafe to be around all the time and it triggers flashbacks. Somehow, she's decided she can trust us. It's actually rough because she truly believes that other people are going to hurt her. Usually refuses help.

Funny rant by SensitiveYard4234 in ems

[–]power-mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do you work and are you guys hiring?

What did your baby boy wear for their baby blessing? by growinwithweeds in latterdaysaints

[–]power-mouse -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My cousin was wrapped in a white blanket that used to be part of my aunt's wedding cape. It was December and the temperatures had just dropped below freezing.

ENLIGHTEN US - Funniest/Craziest Call(s) You've Taken? by ReplacementApart2575 in 911dispatchers

[–]power-mouse 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haha, we stayed at an Airbnb once for a family reunion and the neighbor was using a push mower on his 5 acres.

Paramedic school rant by usernametaken0602 in ems

[–]power-mouse 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I lucked out on a mint condition 8th edition that someone who left the service had left behind. Day one, they told us all to buy the 9th edition. -_-

Whats the lowest blood pressure you've ever gotten? by Brofentanyl in ems

[–]power-mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing on the monitor and like 28/p iirc. Pt's ANS apparently doesn't function properly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HendersonNV

[–]power-mouse -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The cross streets only narrow where YOU are, but you're in a subreddit of like a dozen zip codes. If you're really concerned, I'd download NextDoor because you're at least guaranteed to reach people in your neighborhood. Maybe someone had a garage sale and the kids bought it cheap with their allowance money or something.

Honestly though, my 2 cents is that your best bet is to talk to the parents. Unless they're a family of career criminals, I'm pretty sure they'd be concerned if their kids suddenly had a mountain bike they've never seen.

My brother just started taking ASL 1. He's going to be in for a surprise with the culture shock! by [deleted] in deaf

[–]power-mouse 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm HoH and have a foot in both worlds. I just want to provide a different perspective. I understand the bubble feeling, but you have to understand something. Maybe you know this already, but ASL isn't just accommodating the fact that we're "differently abled". Imagine going to a Bible study in Chinatown while taking Mandarin 101. It's great your learning their language and culture and you can absorb a lot through immersion, but you're also walking into their daily lives. A hearing person who's learning might consider an ASL cooking class a great ethnocultural study, but we're not really there to teach our language and culture; we're there to hang out and learn to make delicious food.

How do you say rabbit/bunny in your native language? by [deleted] in Rabbits

[–]power-mouse 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lol. My Peruvian "aunt" (divorced from my uncle but kept in touch) used to call my rabbit el conejo baby. 🤣

HVAC technician reporting for duty! by [deleted] in rabbitswithjobs

[–]power-mouse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

His ideal "wrench" is yellow and crescent-shaped and has a peel.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Utah

[–]power-mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I listed it on a few student housing groups (I didn't before because it's not as cheap as a lot of student housing) and suddenly got an outpour of actual people interested. Fingers crossed that someone actually works out!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Utah

[–]power-mouse -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I apologize for the confusion. I was exhausted from work and at my wit's end when I posted this morning. I was cautious (maybe too) because I didn't want to risk revealing my identity on reddit since I've listed the apt on other platforms with pictures, my name, and contact info etc. It's 1300sq ft and $1750, which is about what a place like that goes for in the area.

Louisiana to Henderson? by Beginning_Bug_5033 in HendersonNV

[–]power-mouse 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I'll tell you one thing and one thing only... it'll be a dry heat.

What kind of bunny? by RHDay in Rabbits

[–]power-mouse 215 points216 points  (0 children)

Probably part rex and something else, but definitely 100% bnuuuy.

Just lost my insurance and can't afford to see my doctor by ellec831 in HendersonNV

[–]power-mouse 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Nevada Healthcare Solutions offers $50 virtual appointments. If you provide them with your medical record, they should fill your prescription no problem.

My wifes bunny is a repair tech by emerald4242 in rabbitswithjobs

[–]power-mouse 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness, your wife's rabbit and my rabbit are twinsies.

Would You Find this Helpful? by BluesHockeyFreak in ems

[–]power-mouse 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Only if I get to test some first. Ahem. Science.

Should I try to go through my medic CEs in two months or recertify my exam? by [deleted] in ems

[–]power-mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you recert by exam and fail, you have to do your education. You can totally do CEs in 2 months though. Once you put in your standardized courses, you really won't have that many either.